There are lots of ways to save money when planning a wedding on a small budget. However, if you're having trouble thinking up just ONE way you can save some money, then take a look at these 4 unique, money saving ideas created for people just like you.

4 Ways to Save When Planning a Wedding On a Small Budget...

1. Save on Food & Avoid Being Booed. Rather than doing the whole sit-down meal with gourmet steaks, exotic side dishes, and extravagant desserts, switch to the buffet style wedding reception for colossal savings.

With a buffet, you can save a great deal of money by offering easily prepared, cheaply purchased foods -- plus, you can please your guests by offering a wider selection of choices. Your guests will appreciate the numerous buffet options much more so than a short list of pre-chosen food.

2. Spend Less on the Dress. When planning a wedding on a small budget, sacrifices must be made. That said, you can't expect to spend $3000 on a dress, which you'll only wear ONCE, and still come in under the budget. If you want to save, you're going to have to ditch the idea of a new designer wedding gown and go with something cheaper.

If you happen to be dead set on a newer style dress, think about renting instead of buying. If you just want to look beautiful for your big day, then ask a female relative if you could have the honor of wearing her dress for your wedding. With a few simple modifications by a seamstress, any wedding gown can be matched to fit your size and style to perfection.

3. Less is More in Terms of Decor. Rather than fancy ice sculptures and thousand dollar vases, go with theme-colored balloons, ribbons, table cloths, napkins, candles, and even pictures of the bride & groom inside theme-colored frames! Rather than paying for expensive cut flowers and then paying even more for those flowers to be arranged by a professional, why not use flowering potted plants? These can be just as beautiful and they will cost less than half of professionally cut & arranged flowers.

If you're smart about it and use a few clever ideas, the savings can really rack up as far as wedding decorations go.

4. Unlimited Booze Means You Loose. An open bar, although awesome for drunkards, is not a cheap or smart solution for you -- especially if you're planning a wedding on a small budget.

When it comes to the drinks, stick to lots of nonalcoholic beverages as well as plenty of beer, wine, and champagne. You'll save a ton of money and you'll be able to avoid people drinking themselves into comas.

As you can clearly see, there is no reason you have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to create an enjoyable wedding that people will remember. That said, if you're planning a wedding on a small budget, just stick with these four amazing money saving ideas and you won't have a problem!